I can’t wait to see my amazing fans. I’m also looking forward to my first chartered cruise in September on the Anthem of the Seas.

The Explorer Lounge is one of the most popular public areas on the ships thanks to its panoramic views and comfortable 360-degree swivel chairs. Series 1 ends in the beloved Canadian city of Vancouver, known for its bustling nightlife and picturesque surroundings. From there, Jane boards Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam where she cruises around the incredible state of Alaska. There, she enjoys a dog sled ride, explores the Glacier Bay National Park, takes part in a cooking class onboard Nieuw Amsterdam and meets the cast of the theatre shows. Jane McDonald’s Popular Cruising Programme Lives on My Yorkshire: Jane McDonald". The Yorkshire Post. Yorkshire Post Newspapers. 22 December 2008. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019 . Retrieved 26 July 2019. There are seven series of Cruising with Jane McDonald, currently available to watch on My5. First airing in 2017, each of the series showcases different destinations and different cruise ships, giving audiences a taste of what it would be like both onboard and ashore. Series 1

Sydney is known for its famous Sydney Opera House, iconic harbour and glorious beaches. Perth also features pristine beaches as well as a myriad of attractions including Perth Zoo. For those who have always wanted to visit Greece, the first episode in series 5 is bound to be a hit. In this episode, Jane enjoys a, island-hopping tour of Greece, including a visit to the historic capital of Athens, before heading aboard Celestyal Crystal, and venturing to Mykonos. She also visits the island of Santorini during her trip, alongside learning fascinating facts about ancient Greek history. Episode 2 - Portugal After appearing on Chris Terrill's docusoap The Cruise, she was taken on by independent record label Focus Music International [4] to make a covers album [5] and a Christmas single. The self-titled album Jane McDonald spent three weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, while the single "Cruise into Christmas" (a medley of Christmas classics) reached the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. [6]

To end the series, Jane takes a cruise around the Adriatic on the luxurious Silversea Cruises’ Silver Shadow, starting in the breathtaking city of Dubrovnik, where she tries delicious cuisine and sees the top attractions, before heading to Venice and Croatia. The episode ends in the Bay of Kotor, a stunning area in Montenegro. Christmas Episode

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The “S.S.” here appropriately means “Super Ship.” The vessel features fine Brazilian marble on the walls and floors, a 19th-century Venetian glass mirror, a stylish Bar du Leopard with a full-service bar and an onboard cinema. In this bonus episode, Jane takes viewers on a 7-day winter cruise that begins in Bergen, Norway. Sailing on MS Polarlys, throughout the episode viewers are treated to dozens of festive delights from a trip on the Coastal Express to a Viking banquet and a visit to the beautiful arctic cathedral in Tromso. Series 5 Jane has also revealed that the tour will be a chance to pay tribute to Ed, whom she has previously described as her "soul mate.""This is a celebration. It's not a mournful thing. I haven't had a chance to celebrate his life, so here it is. I had 13 amazing years with that man...I think I had the best of him. I'm glad I was privileged enough to have that time. I should be grateful for that."

Series 1 starts off the programme with a bang. In the four episodes, Jane visits the Caribbean, Scotland, Europe and Canada. Due to the attractions she visits and the destinations she stops off in, it’s clear to see why so many people love to virtually cruise with Jane McDonald and how this show has 7 incredible seasons. Episode 1 - The Bahamas Cruise Ships: MIV Victory, Marina (Oceania Cruises), APTouring River Cruises, Silver Shadow (Silversea Cruises) and MS Polaryls (Hurtigruten). Series 7 Notable stops include Amsterdam (Red Light District and tulips), Cologne (Romanesque churches and a Chocolate Museum), Koblenz (pretty squares and a Rhine castle), Rudesheim (Riesling wine and historic streets), Miltenberg (a brewery and a castle), Wurzburg (a UNESCO-protected palace and pre-war grandeur), Mannheim (an 18th-century palace and a beautiful park) and Basel (a Gothic cathedral and stunning architecture). Cruise ship: S.S. Antoinette, Uniworld River Cruises She's also the most intimate ship in the fleet operated by Emerald Waterways, with a capacity of 112 passengers and a crew-to-guest ratio of just 1:3. During her time on Sky Princess, Jane experiences first-hand the cruise line’s award-winning OceanMedallion wearable device, which replaces the traditional cruise card with innovative technology to significantly expand touchless options and personalisation.

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Cruising along the romantic river affords passengers views of beautiful castles, verdant vineyards and fairy-tale villages. She has the time of her life taking part in some excellent activities like swimming with sharks in St Maarten, and exploring the history of the Bahamas in the oldest Baptist church in the region. As she travels around the stunning islands of the Hebrides on a wonderfully intimate cruise, the group enjoy some amazing views in the surprising first-class weather! Australia has everything to sate holidaymakers, from beautiful beaches and breathtaking wildlife to vibrant cities and lush green rainforests. There's no shortage of activities to do - boating and sailing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are all on offer.